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New Beyond Threads »

We received another beautiful shipment of our wool/alpaca Beyond Threads sweaters and coats.  We received some more of our best sellers and some new beautiful pieces.  Make sure to come in and check out these warm and wonderful pieces since they don’t last long.

Baby, it’s cold outside! »

It’s become winter here in our beloved city and we have wonderful ways to keep warm.  Lots of wool coats, our fabulous Covello coats are back in.  The flower touch is always a cheerful reminder that spring will come again.  We also have our great warm Flax wool coats and our Beyond Threads funky and fabulous alpaca coats and sweaters.  Those who just are looking for the winter accessories this is the place to be.  We always have our colorful Asian Eye scarves and hats and even gloves this year!  So yes, baby, it is cold outside but warm up at your favorite downtown  Seattle store, Simple Life!

Bryn Walker Corduroy »

Finally our last shipment of Bryn Walker cords came in.  We have some beautiful colors that can mix and match with what you already have.  We got our genie pant back again and the famous cord pocket pant.  Come in a and check them out.  The raisin color is gorgeous and I can’t promise that it will last long.  We also got some great transitional colors of oat and black.  They also go beautifully with our new batch of Asian Eye scarves.  Simple Life is a fall wonderland of goodies. 

The best Coffee! »

Wow, my friend Henry turned me on to a great coffee shop far removed from the coffee shops you find on every corner.   We love to give kudos to local merchants that do a great job.   Visit Seattle Coffee Works…a micro-roast cafe that brews local independent artisan roasters in and around Seattle.   Find them at 111 Pike Street (between 1st and 2nd), you will find them on the attached neighborhood map (not posted yet-still working on it).  

Beyond Threads…sweaters and coats! »

Beyond ThreadsDesigned and inspired by Christina Dioguardi and her love of the country she grew up in | Peru.  Sweaters, knitwear, outerwear and accessories imported exclusively from Peru.  Clothing from the finest alpaca and pima cotton found only in Peru.  These precious fibers are known for their luxurious feel and lightweight warmth.  Each collection combines exquisite Peruvian craftsmanship and contemporary styling.

Asian Eye textile art scarves! »

ScarvesExquisite textile ART, one-of-a-kind hand crafted scarves not available through conventional channels.  A blend of tradional artistry and contemporary elegance.  Natural fibers of silk, cotton and fine quality wool.  Asian Eye scarves and shawls are hand-woven, hand-painted, hand-tied, hand-embroidered and hand-block printed. 

Yasuko Kurisaka »

Yasuko Coats

Japanese inspired asymmetric shapes in hand woven cottons & muted shades—Yasuko Kurisaka is best known for her unique creations of novelty Jackets and tops.